Sterling Fire Department responds to fire at Travelodge

Posted:
05/10/2016 07:03:22 AM MDT

STERLING FIRE DEPARTMENT

April 22

At 4:51 a.m. Sterling Fire Department units responded to 2145 Leisure Ln. for an activated fire alarm at Super 8 motel. Prior to SFD arrival, Sterling Police Department arrived on scene and advised that there was heavy smoke coming from Travelodge. At this time a general alarm was sounded for more units. Fire crews began to assist second floor occupants out of the windows with ground ladders. After evacuation of the second floor windows was complete, crews began a primary search of the first floor. Crews gained access to the building on the Delta side and located the room involved in the fire. The fire was extinguished using an 1 3/4" hose line. Fire crews transitioned to a primary search of the second floor. All doors were breached on the second floor. Crews assisted with salvage and overhaul. Medical units were assigned to medical standby. Primary and secondary all-clear was called for the first floor and then the second floor. There were no injuries or medical emergencies reported from the occupants of the building. Fire investigation was conducted; cause of the fire is still under investigation. Command was terminated and all units returned to service at 7:11 a.m. Total property loss was $200,000; there was also approximately $100,000 worth of damage to contents on the property.

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